IN FULL BLOOM
Summer is just around the corner, and everything feels like it’s coming back to life. After the quiet hush of a Cornish winter, the season is blooming with inspiration: from vibrant colour palettes and heady floral scents to mood-lifting style and thoughtful, sensory details. This issue is your invitation to revel in it all – and to dream of the wedding season ahead.
Hannah Wilde
Hannah Wilde
In celebration of the season’s natural beauty, a floral thread weaves its way through these pages. Not sure of your dahlia from your delphinium? Garland Glossary is your go-to guide to wedding blooms, complete with seasonal availability and symbolic meanings, while Flower Power delivers the latest trends and creative ways to make your wedding flowers feel uniquely, beautifully you.
Lyra & Moth
Lyra & Moth
Yeah Mike
In Lovers Eyes
Scent is the most powerful sense when it comes to memory – and the right fragrance can instantly transport you back to your wedding day. In Stop and Smell the Wedding, we explore imaginative ideas to create a scented experience your guests will never forget, from floral notes to flavoursome feasts. And let’s not forget the magic of colour. In The Hue of “I Do”, wedding stylists share their tips for building the perfect palette for your day.
Checkered Photography
Verity Westcott
For high-impact bridal style, look no further than Dreamweaver. Shot in the golden light of spring at the breathtaking Boconnoc Estate, this fashion story is a feast for the senses – think dramatic silhouettes, whimsical textures and wow-worthy gowns that blur the line between dream and reality. The romance continues in Whispers of March, a poetic elopement shoot set in the quiet beauty of The Cornish Place, where winter meets the early days of spring. And in Wild Hearts, the untamed magic of Little Oak Cornwall provides the canvas for a free-spirited woodland celebration, complete with organic blooms and ethereal tipi styling rooted in natural beauty.
Katie Goff
This issue is also packed with wisdom. Speechwriter Heidi Ellert-McDermott shares tips for making your wedding speech shine, while integrative psychotherapists Lorraine Collins and Charlotte Jefferson offer guidance for navigating the emotional ebbs and flows of wedding planning.
Laura Buffery
Younger Photography
And, of course, love takes centre stage. In Got Wed, we share real weddings brimming with personality – from Melissa and Scott’s incredible garden party at Boconnoc to Jaz and George’s vibrant retro-chic celebration on the shores of Lusty Glaze. Each of these heartwarming love stories is bursting with joy, individuality and pure heart – just like the season itself.
Here's to a summer full of unforgettable moments.
Rebecca
Emily & Steve Photo & Films 
Nick Bailey
STYLE & BEAUTY
12. HELLO SUNSHINE!
Dial up the joy with buttery yellows for a day bursting with golden light
14. DREAMWEAVER
Ethereal textures and timeless silhouettes at Boconnoc
28. WED’S WISH LIST
Our edit of bridal must-haves to inspire your W-day look
32. IN FULL BLOOM
Petal details and sculptural cuts bloom across this season’s botanical bridalwear
38. ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS
From veils to heels, elevate your bridal look with these trending finishing touches
42. WED’S BOUDOIR
The latest in bridal beauty
52. NOTES OF FOREVER
Fall head over heels for these romantic bridal fragrances
60. BE JEWELLED
Aisle-ready jewels that bring a dazzlingly distinctive touch to your W-day ensemble
63.THE PERFECT MATCH
How to pair your engagement ring with its forever partner
66. WORKING THE GROOM
Style inspiration for the man of the moment
70. WHISPERS OF MARCH
An intimate, deeply romantic elopement tucked away in Cornwall’s wild beauty
78. WILD HEARTS
Modern boho meets countryside magic in this free-spirited celebration
FEATURES
45. STOP AND SMELL THE WEDDING
Scentscaping tips to create a wedding that smells as dreamy as it looks
55. THE NEW HEN DO
Think beyond cocktails – paint parties, ink-bonding sessions and creative ways to bond
84. THE HUE OF “I DO”
Tips for choosing your wedding colour palette like a pro
88. GARLAND GLOSSARY
Confusing your dahlias with your delphiniums? Get clued up on your big day blooms
92. FLOWER POWER
Wedding floral trends and how to add a personal touch to your petals
98. WORDS THAT WOW
Deliver a speech that shines with these top tips
103. MONEY TALKS
Budget-friendly, style-forward advice for planning a celebration that shines
138. KEEP CALM AND MARRY ON
Stress-busting tips to keep planning joyful
REGULARS
6. BRIDAL BUZZ
What’s new, what’s hot and what’s happening in the world of weddings
69. WED’S HIP LIST
Fresh ideas to add a unique and personal touch to your day
107. WED’S VENUES GUIDE
A guide to Cornwall’s most breathtaking wedding venues
147. GOT WED
Newlyweds share the unforgettable moments of their beautiful days
194. 10 WAYS TO…
Bring an interactive element your wedding day
Editor
Rebecca Matthews
Deputy editor
Lucy Lawrence
Chief features writer
Hannah May
Contributors
Jess Baber, Laura Dalton, Abby Driver, Heidi Ellert-McDermott, Hazel Parsons
Design
Matt Sanwell, Design UNLTD
Advertising and Management
Brendan Sleeman
Website management
Jenna Matthews
Finance
Morwenna Matthews
Publisher
Wed Magazine
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wed@wedmagazine.co.uk
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Print
The Manson Group
Cover image
Photography Hannah Wilde hannah-wilde.com
Venue Boconnoc boconnoc.com
Styling & makeup Suzi Winter using Merit suziwinter.co.uk
Hair Ro Hair rohair.co.uk
Model Bliss Kelly
Dress Hera Couture, St Ives Bridal Boutique stivesbridalboutique.co.uk
